Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Blogs
Staying Cool, Calm, and Collected
Ziggie talks about the power of emotions and the importance of acknowledging them as you make decisions
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Keeping My Apartment Clean
Out of Sync Woman discusses the importance of balance and scheduling as she lives independently
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Fear
Sarah points out that while we do not like to feel fear, it can beneficial to keeping us safe
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Night Before
Out of Sync Woman talks about anxious feelings that she had before making a big decision and how she coped
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The Unexpected
Miriam talks about how life during the pandemic has brought about expected and unexpected changes in day-to-day life
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Personal Progressions
Khylil shares the progress he has made physically and mentally the last few months, as well as discussing how he was impacted by having COVID-19
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Job Hunting on the Spectrum
Dmitri talks about their anxiety involving job hunting and how they prepared for interviews
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Pandemic Reflection – Adapting to Things Outside of Your Control
Ziggie reflects on the challenges that he faced during the pandemic thus far and how he has been coping with the uncertainty
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Moving Boundaries and Limitations
Out of Sync Woman discusses how fear and anxiety, even if it is not her own, can make it difficult to move forward
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Pursuing Higher Education in 2021
Ziggie discusses how he made his plan to pursue a degree in higher education in a field that he is passionate about.
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Understanding Through Context
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she struggles with not always understanding what is going on around her - comparing her experiences to watching a movie on low volume.
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Music
Sarah talks about her love of music and how it is has helped her regulate her emotions
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Decluttering is Not Enough
Miriam discusses the pros and cons that came with decluttering their room and home
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The Holiday’s, Baking, and Connections
Dmitri talks about how baking got them into the holiday spirit, brought back happy memories, and helped them feel connected to their culture and family
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Importance of Socializing
Out of Sync Womans discusses the importance of utilizing social interaction and what she does to improve her social skills
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